You can stream the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards live on September 7, 2025, through several platforms:

• The VMAs will air live on CBS and simulcast on MTV from 8-11 PM ET / 5-8 PM PT

• The event will also be available to stream live on Paramount+ at the same time

• A one-hour live pre-show will air across Paramount Media Networks

For those without cable, streaming services that typically carry MTV and the VMAs include YouTube TV, FuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Philo, and Sling TV, many of which offer free trials

. Additionally, Pluto TV offers a free live stream of MTV, which can be used to watch the VMAs for free in the U.S.

. If you are outside the U.S., you can watch the VMAs live on the MTV website or app using a 24-hour viewing pass, but you may need a VPN to connect to a U.S. server due to regional restrictions

. In summary, the primary streaming option for the 2025 VMAs is Paramount+, alongside live broadcasts on CBS and MTV. Other live TV streaming services carrying MTV also provide access, often with free trials. For international viewers, a VPN is recommended to bypass geo-blocks.